Colombia Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Colombia's credit to gdp was 35.70% in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 9.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Colombia's credit to gdp stood at 35.70% in 2025, a decline of +3.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.70% by 2025. Colombia ranked 82nd globally.
Colombia’s credit‑to‑GDP ratio has risen steadily over the 64‑year series, moving from a low of 19.00 in 1973 to an all‑time peak of 52.00 in 2020 before easing to 35.70 in 2025, placing the country 82nd in the world. The post‑2020 decline reflects tighter lending conditions and a modest slowdown in private sector borrowing after the pandemic‑induced credit surge. Compared with peers of similar rank, Colombia’s 2025 figure is virtually identical to Bangladesh’s 35.69 and slightly below Belize’s 35.75, suggesting a convergence among middle‑income economies with comparable financial structures. The long‑term upward trend since the early 1970s signals expanding access to formal credit, yet the recent pullback hints at a potential rebalancing toward more sustainable debt levels. If macro‑policy remains accommodative and financial stability improves, the credit‑to‑GDP ratio could stabilise around the mid‑30s, while any resurgence in investment demand might push it higher again.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 29.46% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 32.58% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 35.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.70% | −3.83% | #82 |
| 2024 | 39.53% | −2.13% | #59 |
| 2023 | 41.66% | −2.53% | #74 |
| 2022 | 44.19% | −3.72% | #81 |
| 2021 | 47.91% | −4.09% | #87 |
| 2020 | 52.00% | +5.96% | #90 |
| 2019 | 46.04% | +0.17% | #93 |
| 2018 | 45.87% | −3.93% | #94 |
| 2017 | 49.81% | +2.75% | #102 |
| 2016 | 47.05% | +0.15% | #92 |
| 2015 | 46.91% | +4.52% | #90 |
| 2014 | 42.38% | +2.90% | #86 |
| 2013 | 39.48% | +1.74% | #86 |
| 2012 | 37.74% | +2.78% | #85 |
| 2011 | 34.96% | +2.61% | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's credit to gdp was 35.70% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 9.7% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's credit to gdp peaked at 52.00% in 2020.
The lowest credit to gdp in Colombia was 19.00% in 1973.
Colombia ranks 82nd globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's credit to gdp is projected to reach 35.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Colombia in 2025 was 35.70%. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Colombia Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}